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Design, build and run the world’s first student-led fusion energy reactor. Fusion energy is the ultimate solution to clean energy, and it’s closer than you think. Help accelerate its development, work with world-leading companies and start-ups, and break new world records.

VIP ChallENG research goals

Our team aims make the worlds first fusion reactor entirely designed, built, and operated by students. And do so in 2 years. You will develop innovative solutions to engineering challenges across many engineering disciplines, work closely with industry partners, and be part a vibrant team of enthusiastic and dedicated people who want to push the boundaries of what is possible with fusion energy. This project will support R&D for several start-ups in the fast-paced world of the fusion industry, with an estimated value nearing US$1 trillion by 2040. Fusion energy is no longer a scientific curiosity, it is a real engineering solution to decarbonise our electricity. The only thing holding it back, are engineering challenges, and you can help accelerate their development.

Research, design & technical issues

Model, design, build, test the following components:

1. High-field electromagnets
2. Plasma diagnostics
3. Mechanical structures
4. High and low voltage, high current, electrical power supplies
5. Electronics
6. Plasma control systems
7. Low level control systems

Assembly integration and testing

Model plasma physics

Model magnets

Develop data acquisition and storage